Jan 30, 2013

Waiting on Wednesday

I hate waiting...
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly blog post by Jill over at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights releases we're eagerly awaiting.


The Bluebeard fairy tale retold. . . .

When seventeen-year-old Sophia Petheram’s beloved father dies, she receives an unexpected letter. An invitation—on fine ivory paper, in bold black handwriting—from the mysterious Monsieur Bernard de Cressac, her godfather. With no money and fewer options, Sophie accepts, leaving her humble childhood home for the astonishingly lavish Wyndriven Abbey, in the heart of Mississippi.

Sophie has always longed for a comfortable life, and she finds herself both attracted to and shocked by the charm and easy manners of her overgenerous guardian. But as she begins to piece together the mystery of his past, it’s as if, thread by thread, a silken net is tightening around her. And as she gathers stories and catches whispers of his former wives—all with hair as red as her own—in the forgotten corners of the abbey, Sophie knows she’s trapped in the passion and danger of de Cressac’s intoxicating world.

Glowing strands of romance, mystery, and suspense are woven into this breathtaking debut—a thrilling retelling of the “Bluebeard” fairy tale.



Sooooo cannot wait to read this one! Was rejected on Netgalley so alas, I must still wait for this one! I love fairy tale retellings and I wasn't impressed with the last Bluebeard retelling I read, so I am anxious to read this one!



TITLE: Strand of Bronze and Gold
AUTHOR: Jane Nickerson
PUBLISHER: Random House Children's Books
GENRE: YA Fantasy
RELEASE DATE: March 12, 2013







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29 comments:

  1. BekkaJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:40 AM

    Ooh, I have this on my Nook waiting to be read. I started a little bit of it, but had another deadline to meet, so I had to shelve it for a little while longer.

    What was the other Bluebeard retelling you've read? Even if it was horrible I'm still interested - morbid curiosity and all that.

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  2. NerfyJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:52 AM

    Loving this cover, the artwork reminds me a lot of the Clockwork series from Cassandra Clare!

    Here's my Wow -

    RobynLeanne @ Fairytales and Folklore

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  3. Tanja - TanychyJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    Oh I've seen this book over at NetGalley. Unfortunately I don't have time to read right now. But I will once when my exams pass :) Great pick.

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  4. satins bookiJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:43 AM

    you have wowed me again chick. where do you find all these amazing reads. xx

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  5. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    The bluebeard fairytale is so creepy! I'm looking forward to this retelling as well! Thanks for stopping by1

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  6. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    Not a long wait now for it. :) Great pick.

    Jenea @ Books Live Forever's WoW

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  7. SabinaJanuary 30, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    I haven't heard of this one. Looks good.

    Thanks for stopping by my WoW

    Sabina @ Delirious About Books

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  8. Uncorked ThoughtsJanuary 30, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    Awww this one sounds really good! Awesome choice.
    Here's my WoW :)

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  9. Bob/SallyJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    Damn - nothing worse than getting your hopes up, then being slapped down with a decline on NetGalley. Hope it's worth the wait.

    My WOW this week has a touch of Indiana Jones and Michael Crichton to it!

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  10. JennReneeJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Oh yes yes yes. can't wait for this one. Here is mine. http://jennreneeread.blogspot.com/2013/01/waiting-on-wednesday-43-and-www.html

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  11. Grace FonsecaJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    This one sounds interesting. I hope this is a good fairytale retelling.

    Grace

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  12. Laurel-Rain SnowJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    Oh, this sounds so tempting! Love the way it is described in the blurb...so visual.

    Enjoy!

    Here's MY WOW POST

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  13. Teresa Mary RoseJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Love fairytale retellings so hopefully this one is a good one. Thanks for stopping by my WoW

    Teresa @ Readers Live A Thousand Lives

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  14. Sandra @ Waiting For WentworthJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    This sounds really good! Thanks for sharing. Thanks for stopping by.

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  15. Lisa @ Lost in LiteratureJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    This is a new one to me. It sounds sound good! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  16. Book SakeJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    I can't wait for this one!

    Our WoW is at Book Sake. –Jessica

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  17. Shane @ItchingforBooksJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Nice! I saw this one a while ago on goodreads so definitely a good pick :)

    Thanks for coming by my WoW!

    http://itchingforbooks.blogspot.com/2013/01/waiting-on-wednesday-32.html

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  18. brandileigh2003January 30, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    I haven't heard of this one, but it sounds great.
    Hope you get to read it soon!
    Brandi @ Blkosiner’s Book Blog

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  19. danicapageJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    I got this one on Netgalley and am about to start it soon. Yes, it looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

    Here's mine so check it out

    ~Danica Page@Taking it One Page at a Time

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  20. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Sounds like a lovely book! Thanks for sharing and for stopping by.

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  21. KristaJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    OHHH this book was for Ambuzzadors through random buzzers and it looks so great I cannot wait either! Thanks for stopping by my blog.:)
    Old Follower
    Krista@KristaReads

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  22. Michelle @ Mom With A KindleJanuary 30, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    I love fairy tale retellings too. That looks really good! Thanks for sharing. Thanks for visiting.
    Michelle @ Mom With A Kindle



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  23. Michael @ The Bookshelf ReviewJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    I have never heard of the Bluebeard fairy tale. This one looks really good. I will have to check it out when it comes out. Thanks for sharing and visiting my WoW. =]

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  24. JezzebellJCJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    I haven't seen this one before, but it should definitely keep you on your toes. I see why you are waiting on it :) Thank you so much for stopping by my WoW. Jaclyn @ JC's Book Haven

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  25. The ReaddictsJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    I haven't heard of this one before but I LOVE that title and cover! So gorgeous! Sounds like a nice read.

    Thanks for sharing and thanks for stopping by my WoW earilier. Happy reading! :D

    Sarika @ The Readdicts

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  26. BloggessJJanuary 31, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    It sounds AMAZING! The cover is really pretty too!

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  27. Michelle SedeñoJanuary 31, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    Guess what? Haven't heard of Bluebeard fairy tale! XD

    Michelle Shouts Random.

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  28. Mel@ThedailyprophecyJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    I was also rejected for this one *sad face* I can't wait. I love the fact that it's a Blue beard retelling :D

    WoW - Mel@thedailyprophecy.

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    I love retellings! Great pick! :D

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